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Boulder-Shaped Cabin Perfectly Camouflages in Swiss Alps

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:16:39 +0300

Nestled within a rock fall field on the Swiss alps sits Antoine, a cabin that resembles a large boulder. It was designed by the studio Bureau A, and the cozy interior space features some of the basics: a bed, fold-out table, stool, fireplace, and windows. But, just looking at the outside, you’d never know to go in because it’s perfectly camouflaged among the surrounding environment.

Boulder-Shaped Cabin Perfectly Camouflages in Swiss Alps

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:16:28 +0300

Not Only Did These People Climb The Alps, But Did Something So Cool

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:31:33 +0400

Modeling might seem easy, but you'll never know when you'll be on top of the Matterhorn posing for pictures with a mob of other red-clad men.For their 2015 ad campaign, trekking company Mammut sent photographer Robert Boesch and many model mountaineers to the alps to take breathtaking pictures. In addition to looking awesome, the ads are also an homage to Edward Whymper, who became the first person to climb to the top 150 years ago. The shoot was a dangerous one, but boy, did the risk pay off. Take a look at how it came out!

A daredevil highliner has performed a walk 1,200ft above the Alps.

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:14:29 +0400

Frenchman Julien Millot walked across the two inch wide wire of the Vanoise Express cable car which runs in front of Mont Blanc in the French Alps.